Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
Adamawa State — At least six people were wounded in a suspected bomb explosion that rocked Mubang village in the Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, authorities and local officials confirmed on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The incident has heightened anxiety in a region already grappling with insurgent violence and community insecurity.
The chairman of Hong Local Government Council, Usman Inuwa, told reporters that the blast occurred in the Mubang area, injuring six residents who were subsequently rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Initial details remain limited as security and emergency response teams continue to secure the site and assess the full impact of the explosion.
Residents described scenes of shock and confusion following the blast, which reportedly forced people to flee in fear as dust and smoke filled the air. The cause of the detonation is under investigation, with early assessments pointing to a suspected improvised explosive device (IED), though security officials have not formally linked it to any specific group or motive.
Mubang and neighbouring communities in Hong Local Government Area have been vulnerable to insurgent activity in recent months, including armed raids and attacks that have caused casualties and displacement. In late December 2025, reports emerged of suspected militant assaults on villages in the same region, resulting in deaths and injuries among residents — a pattern that has contributed to fears of escalating violence in Adamawa’s rural districts.
Security sources say that responding units have cordoned off the blast area and are conducting forensic examinations to determine the nature of the device and possible links to broader security threats. Local police and community leaders are also working to reassure residents, urging calm and cooperation as the inquiry unfolds.
Medical teams treating the injured have not released detailed conditions of the victims, but officials confirmed that the six individuals sustained varying degrees of injury and are receiving appropriate care. There have been no confirmed fatalities linked to the explosion as of the latest reports.
While authorities are yet to attribute responsibility, the incident comes against the backdrop of ongoing efforts by the Nigerian military and security agencies to counter insurgency and bomb attacks across the northeast, where groups such as Boko Haram and rival factions have conducted sporadic operations and planted explosive devices in rural areas over the past decade.
As the investigation continues, residents and leaders in Mubang are calling for enhanced security presence and protective measures to safeguard communities that have endured repeated shocks from violence and threats. The latest explosion is likely to renew calls for sustained and coordinated counter‑terrorism strategies in Adamawa and neighbouring states.
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